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Rhys Burgess (BM ’17) played the role of Manny the accompanist in two performances of Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning Master Class on July 9 – 10 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado. The cast also featured two-time Tony winner Phylicia Rashad.

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Sam Torres (BFA ‘21) is receiving rave reviews for her performance in ThreePenny Theatre Company’s production of A Shayna Maidel. Daisy Blake (Gephardt Daily, Salt Lake City) wrote, "Torres is just a wonder." Read the full review at gephardtdaily.com/local/review-t…

Ever Liedel plays Mrs. Mukhergee, Emma's teacher. "When you grow up you tend to lose that sense of imagination, exploration, and adventure, and sometimes it takes the youth to guide adults into a state of open-minded thinking, optimism & adventure!" -EL 🎟 etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Alexander Hernandez plays Sebby Ferdinand Muñoz and Olaf, The Boorish in Yo, Vikings! "The thing I'm enjoying the most is getting to experiment and play with our characters. As well as making something so beautiful for children to see and enjoy!!"-AH 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Tuger Xiong plays Zinzi Ferdinand-Munoz & Helga, The Clang Fist in Yo, Vikings! "Developing these characters has been an exciting process. Although Zinzi falls into the traps of peer pressure, she is one of the only students who connects with Emma."-TX 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Annabel Pulman plays Nikki Tibbles and Gunnhild the She Bear in Yo, Vikings! “My favorite part of this process is getting to work with the cast! Everyone is so encouraging and kind and we have a blast in rehearsal.” - AP 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Matthew Sell plays Gunther in Yo, Vikings! “I’m really enjoying how involved and high-energy the show is. Even in the ensemble, we have multiple chances to be featured as we help to push Emma on her Viking journey!"-MS 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Christian Brannon plays Simon in Yo, Vikings! “I hope that with our story, we inspire children and people as a community to not be afraid to express themselves, and to always be there for each other because it will make the world a better place.”-CB 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Seven of our dance majors arrived in Berlin, Germany to begin the German Contemporary Dance study abroad program. The program, which takes place at Uferstudios Center for Contemporary Dance and the Tanzfabrik Berlin, includes dance technique classes, rehearsals, lectures, & more!

🛡Brady Jacot plays Bothvar the Fork-Splitter in YO, VIKINGS! "It’s a story we all can relate to: growing up, being ourselves, and trying to create a better world for tomorrow. I hope to see you all there! (Otherwise, you’ll feel the wrath of Bothvar!)”-BJ etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Nicky Gursin plays Ollie Katz, Emma’s right-hand man and three-year old brother, in YO, VIKINGS! "I’m ecstatic to be able to tour around with the amazing cast and crew and tell an amazing story about imagination, finding yourself, and familial love." -NG 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Alexa Huss plays Judy Katz, Emma and Ollie's mom, in YO, VIKINGS!. She grows and learns along the way, with incredible discoveries about her kids, their passions, and herself. "I can't wait to share this story with audiences of all ages.” - AH 🎟etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Rachel Sarles plays Emma Katz, daughter of Judy and sister of Ollie in YO, VIKINGS!. “I am honored to be portraying a child as unique as Emma. I feel very connected to her journey and I am drawn to stories that celebrate authenticity in young children."-RS etix.com/ticket/v/15251

@Regina_Carter (BA ‘85) is a 2023 NEA Jazz Master, often described as the nation's highest honor for jazz. A past recipient of both a MacArthur Fellowship and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Carter is the most celebrated jazz violinist of her generation. 🎉arts.gov/news/press-rel…

Congratulations to the cast, crew, musicians, designers, directors, and everyone involved in Così fan tutte! It was a beautiful (and hilarious! 🥸) weekend of performances! 🏖 #thisisou 📷 Chuck Cloud Photography

It's opening night for Così fan tutte! 🕶🥸🏖 🗓 Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. 🎟 etix.com/ticket/v/15251 📷 Chuck Cloud Photography

The children's musical YO, VIKINGS! comes to @oaklandu May 19 & 21! Including shadow-signed, pajama and sensory-friendly performances, thrilling Viking chants, funky rock music and a beautiful story, there's something to engage every member of the family! oakland.edu/oumagazine/new…

Meet Fiordiligi, the responsible big sister of Dorabella and faithful girlfriend of Guglielmo. Will this couple's steadfast love be able to withstand a devastating separation and charming temptations? Find out this weekend at Cosí fan tutte at @oaklandu! etix.com/ticket/v/15251

Meet buddies Guglielmo and Ferrando. They accept a bet to prove their girlfriends Fiordiligi and Dorabella will be faithful, and things get wild from there...Set in the 1970s, catch this groovy version of Mozart's Cosí fan tutte this weekend at @oaklandu etix.com/ticket/v/15251